E-Captor
Airborne Radar
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Basic Information
Name
E-Captor
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Airborne Radar
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
The E-Captor is an I-band airborne multifunction radar that utilizes an active electronically scanned array (AESA) antenna. Designed for integration into the Eurofighter Typhoon, its antenna incorporates 1,626 Standardised Modular Transmit/Receive Modules (SMTRM) manufactured by Hensoldt. This configuration suggests a transmission power exceeding 9 kW. To manage the heat generated by its compact design, the E-Captor employs an evaporation cooling system for its modules.
Technical Characteristics
frequency
I band
Details
Category
Airborne Radars
Air > Airborne Radars
Sources
radartutorial.eu: https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/08.airborne/karte048.en.html
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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